Weather in Chengdu

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Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Temperatures

• Chengdu experiences comfortable temperatures from March to October, with May and September being particularly pleasant.

• However, July and August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures exceeding 30°C.

• The winter months, especially December and January, see temperatures dropping, creating a slightly discomfort due to cold.

• The temperature range between minimum and maximum widens from March.

Conditions

• In Chengdu, January begins with moderately low sun hours at 2.9, while precipitation is minimal at 0.22mm.

• As the year progresses to the summer months of July and August, sun hours dip to 2.6h and 2.3h respectively, coinciding with a significant spike in precipitation, particularly in July with 7.67mm, indicating a wetter period.

• Interestingly, March through June shows increasing sun hours alongside rising precipitation, suggesting a shift in weather patterns as the region transitions into its rainy season.

• Overall, the data highlights a clear inverse relationship between sun hours and precipitation during the summer months, emphasizing Chengdu's characteristic climate.

Astronomy

• In Chengdu, the earliest sunrise occurs in June at 06:01, while the latest sunrise is in January at 08:00, showcasing a significant variation of nearly two hours across the year.

• Conversely, the sunsets are later in June, with the latest at 20:07, while the earliest happens in December at 18:05, leading to long summer evenings.

• Day length also demonstrates substantial change, with the shortest day lasting only 10 hours and 11 minutes in December, and the longest day stretching to 14 hours and 5 minutes in June, indicating a pronounced difference between seasons.